Rely On Our Experts to Restore Your Deteriorated Chimney Crown
An issue that often goes unnoticed by homeowners is chimney crown-related damage. Unless you’re climbing to the very top of the chimney, seeing the full extent of your crown’s condition can be a challenge. Which means cracking, gaps, and other damage can form – and then worsen – for quite some time before being detected.
Why Are Well-Built Chimney Crowns Important?
- Crowns are designed to direct water away from the sides of the masonry chimney. If built to incorrect measurements or from the wrong materials, this won’t be possible.
- A crown that’s not protected or built right will allow water to work its way into the chimney where the flue tiles and masonry will then be affected.
- Poorly designed crowns can allow water to pool, which will then cause your system to suffer deterioration and decay.
- Once water has penetrated your masonry, tuckpointing services and other repairs will be warranted. A proper crown helps to avoid this.
What Are the Qualities of a Properly Built Crown?
A crown that’s been professionally built by a team of Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA)-certified sweeps should meet the following characteristics:
- It should be built from a cement-based mixture – not a basic mortar mix.
- It should extend past the edge of the chimney by at least two inches.
- It should be thick enough to withstand decay and deterioration.
- The flue liner tile should extend above the crown a minimum of two inches.
- It should be professionally waterproofed.
We’re Happy to Help You Out
If you suspect that water is entering through your crown, our experts would be glad to climb onto the roof and look things over. Give us a call at 901-483-5113 or feel free to reach out online and we’ll be in touch. Thanks for making us your number one choice.
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